Completion of the Thames Tunnel. 1842.: CM.860-2009

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Titles

Completion of the Thames Tunnel. 1842.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver: Davis, J.

Entities

British Isles

Categories

Medal

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2009-07-13) by HM Goverment in lieu of inheritance tax

Dating

Production date: AD 1842

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 64 mm Diameter 64 mm Weight 147.5 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare head of Sir Marc Isambard Brunel.

Text: SIR ISAMBART MARC BRUNEL F.R.S. &c.
Location: Obverse
Type: Design

Inscription present: View of the twin tunnels, pedestrian in left hand tunnel, pedestrian and equestrian figure in right-hand tunnel.

Text: JOS DAVIS . MEDALIST. BIRMINGHAM. (in exergue) THAMES TUNNEL 1200 FEET LONG COMMENCED 1824. COMPLETED 1842 L.180,000 SUBSCRIBD BY PROPRIETORS 1828 L.270,000 GRANTED BY PARLIAMENT - 1836 - SIR I.M. BRUNEL. ENGINEER.
Location: Reverse
Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

A Catalogue of British Historical Medals, 1837-1901: The Reign of Queen Victoria page(s): 78

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.860-2009
Primary reference Number: 228137
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 29 March 2021

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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